News releases on Manufacturingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 17 December
to Saturday 23 December 2006
Emergency spill kits competitively priced
An Environment Agency spokesman has reported that 77% of emergency spill kits on site are not complete and would not provide the equipment to deal with the spill for which they are intended.
News from Spill Direct (22 December 2006)
Portable data collection system
The new Microlog analyser GX-E portable data collection system from SKF enables maintenance engineers to monitor simply and accurately the condition of a diverse range of rotating equipment. Brochure Available
News from SKF UK (22 December 2006)
Martens Hardness and Berkovich testers
The increasingly stringent demands being placed on surface treatment technology has necessitated measuring processes and devices that meet the new requirements. Brochure Available
News from Fischer Instrumentation (GB) (22 December 2006)
Stainless linear guide for corrosive enviroments
igus has developed a stainless steel version of its DryLin W linear guide especially for corrosive enviroments. Brochure Available
News from Igus UK (22 December 2006)
Roll-out of cost saving safety inspection
User Application Article Velosi has delivered a lifting gear inspection and certification solution (in accordance with the LOLER regulations) to a well known razor manufacturer. Brochure Available
News from Scafftag (22 December 2006)
Digital torque transducer offers dynamic measuring
HBM's new T12 digital torque transducer offers excellent dynamic measuring capability, high accuracy and secure digital data transmission and processing. Brochure Available
News from HBM UK (22 December 2006)
Performance fabrics get contracts manager
Textiles industry expert John Mayers has joined Donaldson Membranes as Contracts Manager for Performance Fabrics.
News from Donaldson Membranes (22 December 2006)
Short-stroke LVDT position transducers
When accurate measurement is called for in wet production locations in the water industry, the DCW range of short-stroke LVDT position transducers from RDP Electronics are available. Brochure Available
News from RDP Electronics (22 December 2006)
Wireless temperature input devices
Measurement Computing, a market leader in low-cost data acquisition, has announced the release of two wireless temperature input devices modeled after the popular USB-TC and the USB-TEMP.
News from Measurement Computing (22 December 2006)
Human genomic reference controls
LGC Promochem, Europe's leading supplier of reference standards, will bring to Europe a new milestone in DNA standards for use in drug-response genotyping assays.
News from LGC (22 December 2006)
Aberdeen study sponsored by Pinion Software
Aberdeen study sponsored by Pinion Software reveals globalization has dramatically increased product intellectual property exposure for manufacturers
News from Pinion Software (22 December 2006)
ZenOn documents SCADA projects with 1 click
Independent software innovators Copa-data announce a new built-in documentation wizard that creates project documentation easily in a fully automated process
News from Copa-Data UK (22 December 2006)
Drives work wonders for woodworkers
User Application Article A plant wide energy efficiency installation is already saving 120,000GBP a year in the woodworking shops at door and mouldings company BLP in Doncaster. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (22 December 2006)
Smart Poster and 'tag in a box' NFC applications
'Touch is the new click' - as leading NFC and RFID solutions developer shows Near Field Communication to the masses at CES in Vegas
News from Innovision Research and Technology (22 December 2006)
Expanded web services capabilities
EII platform simplifies creation of data services, promotes interoperability and reuse of enterprise data assets
News from Ipedo (22 December 2006)
Latest Patch Up-date for Stitcher Unlimited
Realviz announces availability of latest patch up-date for Stitcher unlimited, including flash panoramas and improved fish-eye stitching
News from Realviz (22 December 2006)
Why Novell and Microsoft deal is good for Linux
Technical Background Article LinuxIT Europe comments on why the deal between Microsoft and Novell is good for Linux
News from LinuxIT Europe (22 December 2006)
Zeus supports Hawaiian voting education charity
Zeus Technology has announced its support of Kids Voting Hawaii, a non-profit, non-partisan, grassroots organisation that was established to educate school children on the American electoral process.
News from Zeus Technology (22 December 2006)
Pattern works switches to GiveMePower
User Application Article Embedded CAD technologies used to power PWstudio, an affordable and easy to use software solution automating the creation of professional patterns for garments and sewn textile products
News from GiveMePower Corporation (22 December 2006)
High speed plasma-arc profiler described
Literature describes a high performance, competitively priced high speed plasma cutting machine, which offers an option for oxy-fuel cutting. Brochure Available
News from ESAB Cutting Systems (22 December 2006)
High-speed injection moulding is precise
An all-electric plastics injection moulding machine with two-cavity dies produces two thin-walled plastics cups in two seconds - the cups are robotically unloaded.
News from Arburg (22 December 2006)
CAD/CAM software boosts rapid prototyping
User Application Article CADCAM software has helped a rapid prototyping company to expand quickly into one of the UK's market leaders in rapid manufacturing across a range of engineering disciplines. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (22 December 2006)
Finance model promotes energy savings '
Green' finance model has been donated to the Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) to help promote awareness of energy efficiency whole-life costs.
News from ebm-papst Automotive and Drives (UK) (22 December 2006)
Connectors cooperation expanded wider in Europe
Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente and Souriau, European manufacturer of circular connectors, are expanding their co-operation to Central, Northern, Eastern and Southern Europe.
News from Rutronik Elektronische Bauelemente (22 December 2006)
Simplifying trichloroethylene replacement
A short guide on trichloroethylene (trike) replacement - a 'jargon busting' PDF leaflet on 'Achieving Compliance with the Solvent Emissions Directive' - can be downloaded. Brochure Available
News from Guyson International (22 December 2006)
General manager appointed for strip products
Sandvik Materials Technology has announced that Petra Einarsson has been appointed general manager of Product Area Strip.
News from Sandvik Materials Technology UK (22 December 2006)
Advice increases yacht build productivity 25%
User Application Article Yacht-building company has increased its productivity by over 25% in the last few months, thanks to support from the DTI Manufacturing Advisory Service.
News from MAS-East (22 December 2006)
Butler Group viewpoint - the year ahead 2007
Analysts at Butler Group, Europe's leading IT research and advisory organisation, give their viewpoint of what lies ahead and what can be expected to unfold in 2007
News from Butler Group (22 December 2006)
Voice technology for Datalogic mobile computers
Datalogic announces the availability of the vo-CE software suite for its Windows-based range of mobile computers Brochure Available
News from Datalogic Scanning (22 December 2006)
Injection mould machine builder appoints CFO
At the German plastics injection moulding machine builder, Krauss-Maffei, Stefan Neumann is to succeed Peter Sassenfeld as chief financial officer.
News from Krauss-Maffei (UK) (22 December 2006)
Global SS Output to rise 14% in 2006
The world's stainless steel sector will record an unprecedented jump in crude production - total output in 2006 is expected to climb to 27.8 million tonnes.
News from MEPS (International) (22 December 2006)
TopSolid 2007 to be launched early in the new year
The Missler Software VAR conference will be held in Malta from January 10th - 14th to inform and train our reseller network on all the new functionalities in the 2007 version
News from Missler Software (22 December 2006)
Soft Fruit Weighing System Returns Investment
User Application Article A return on investment is one of the benefits being enjoyed by soft fruit grower the Hall Hunter Partnership (HHP) following the installation of a Marco Trac-It MES factory floor efficiency system.
News from Marco (22 December 2006)
Mutlisorb Looks to Diversify In To Organic Foods
Multisorb Technologies has promoted of John F Solomon to the position of market leader for specialty foods.
News from Multisorb Technologies (22 December 2006)
Developing Volumetric Filling And Sealing Systems
Over 20 years experience in the packaging industry has helped Phil Markham to secure a position with the UK manufacturer of tray sealing and filling equipment, Packaging Automation.
News from Packaging Automation (22 December 2006)
Shrink Wrap Pack Centre Re-Opens After Investment
Sealed Air has re-opened Packforum, following an investment programme to upgrade its European packaging facilities. Brochure Available
News from Sealed Air (22 December 2006)
Logging Software For MAP Gas Analysis Results
New improved Logger software is available from Witt Gas Techniques for the documentation of measured results from the company's range of gas analysers and gas mixers with integrated analysers.
News from Witt Gas Techniques (22 December 2006)
Conference Puts Case For Recycling PET In Packs
The business case for using recycled PET plastic in packaging will be demonstrated at a WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme) conference to be held on February 6, 2007.
News from WRAP (22 December 2006)
Flex designs new Grolsch bottle
The experienced packaging designers from the Delft-based design firm FLEX/the INNOVATIONLAB have developed a distinctive green return bottle for the world market in cooperation with Grolsch.
News from Flex/the innovation lab (22 December 2006)
ASTM Founding Committee Award announced
A consultant to the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation, Samuel E Tyson, has received the ASTM Founding Committee Award for work relating to stainless steels.
News from ASTM International (21 December 2006)
Actuator company backs apprenticeships
Whilst many UK manufacturers are abandoning their take-up of engineering apprentices, Tiverton-based HepcoMotion Limited continues to strengthen its commitment. Brochure Available
News from HepcoMotion (21 December 2006)
Navigating the UK employment laws 'minefield'
Launch of an employment guide will help many smaller firms, which are struggling to find the right advice that is catered specifically for them and not the bigger businesses.
News from Forum of Private Business (21 December 2006)
Tool and mould firm re-recruits technician
Mark Pearson has rejoined Omega Plastics, a rapid tooling and low-volume moulding company, after leaving the company three years ago due to the lack of prospects under the previous management.
News from Omega Plastics UK (21 December 2006)
Tubular SS and NF welding/brazing wires introduced
Eight tubular brazing wires includes products for joining aluminium and its alloys, tubular wires for Al, SS and other alloys and silver wires for silver brazing and silver braze-welding.
News from Westbrook Welding Alloys (21 December 2006)
MIG torch manufacturer updates Web site
Designer and manufacturer of MIG welding torches and accessories to the automotive, shipbuilding, railcar and machinery markets has updated its Web site.
News from Tregaskiss Welding Products (21 December 2006)
Machinery safety courses made for supervisors
Machinery safety courses include a one-day course for supervisors and a two-day course for managers and cover the application of EU Regulations and standards..
News from Pilz Automation Technology (21 December 2006)
Turning centre deploys 80 tools without a magazine
A 15-axis mill-turn centre of twin-opposed-spindle configuration and may be equipped with two, three or four disc turrets - deploying up to 80 tools without a tool magazine.
News from Kingsbury Machine Tools (21 December 2006)
Auto-lathe tooling firm to introduce fast drills
As well as showing a quick-change pre-settable tooling program, Floyd Automatic Tooling will introduce the revolutionary, from under 1 to 4mm drills - the 'Crazy Drill' range - to the UK market.
News from Floyd Automatic Tooling (21 December 2006)
UK's GTMA and PMMMA associations merge
The UK's Gauge and Toolmakers Association and The Pattern Model and Mould Manufacturers Association are joining forces in order to provide increased services.
News from GTMA (21 December 2006)
Lens systems maker reports sales up 15%
A leading designer and supplier of specialist high performance lens systems, has announced a 15% increase in sales for the 12 months to December 2006 compared to the same period the year before. Brochure Available
News from Resolve Optics (21 December 2006)
CAD/CAM change speeds up toolmaking
User Application Article CAD and CAM system change has given a Dutch toolmaker a big advantage over its competitors as it can now import CAD data quicker and produce cutting tool paths faster. Brochure Available
News from Delcam (21 December 2006)
High speed machining centres speed dies
User Application Article A die-making has invested in two high-speed, machining centres to meet demands for shortening manufacturing lead times to two to three days.
News from Hardinge Machine Tools (21 December 2006)
Schott Systeme Showcase CAD/CAM Solution
CAD/CAM developer Schott Systeme showcased their latest range of 2D/3D design and machining tools to a packed group of designers and engineers alike.
News from Schott Systeme GmbH (21 December 2006)
Quadrant CMS taps into beverage market
A multi-part beer-tap system, injection-molded by Quadrant CMS from polypropylene, is a critical, consumer-interfacing component on the new 5-litre, single-use Draught Keg from Heineken Beer Systems.
News from Quadrant Creative Moulding and Systems (21 December 2006)
Readyprint installs first Esko CDI Spark 2120
Self-adhesive label printer adopts latest digital flexo technology
News from EskoArtwork (21 December 2006)
New range of anti-microbial pens
E-Components and Chains Limited of Pocklington UK is announcing the launch of the new and exciting range of Detectamet "Super XM" Plastic/Pens.
News from E-Components and Chains (21 December 2006)
Increase sales and profits at presentation
Dr Eliyahu Goldratt will be presenting his Viable Vision Offer Event at the Institute of Directors HQ, London on 7 March 2007.
News from Levee (20 December 2006)
Strategies for chemometrics in chemical imaging
Malvern Instruments' activities at IFPAC2007, the 21st International Forum for Process Analytical Technology will include the presentation of two key papers and participation in the trade exhibition.
News from Malvern Instruments (20 December 2006)
Pressure-relief systems appointment
Elfab, Europe's leading manufacturer of pressure-relief systems, has appointed Marjorie de Backer as its Territory Sales Manager for France.
News from Elfab (20 December 2006)
PTFE beading or miniature cord added
CS Hyde has announced the addition of PTFE (Teflon) beading, also known as miniature cord or rod.
News from CS Hyde Company (20 December 2006)
Simple control software for complex machines
Danaher Motion has announced the release of its latest PiCPro software, capable of supporting up to 64 axes of high performance motion control.
News from Danaher Motion Ltd (20 December 2006)
Precision indexing clutches increase performance
User Application Article Vi-Spring, manufacturer of quality beds, has increased performance and drastically reduced maintenance after fitting precision indexing clutches from Renold Clutches and Couplings of Cardiff.
News from Renold Clutches and Couplings (20 December 2006)
Light-weight, long reach robotic manipulator
User Application Article The novel use of a light-weight, long reach robotic manipulator by nuclear engineering specialists, INS has helped British Nuclear Group maximise the capacity of two Bulk Storage Tank.
News from INS International Nuclear Solutions (20 December 2006)
Horizontally mounted gear unit reduces costs
User Application Article A new Flender gear unit is helping a Lancashire based packaging company save on its maintenance costs - and reduce its energy costs at the same time.
News from Siemens Flender (20 December 2006)
Single variable fieldbus indicators
Following the success of its 8 variable fieldbus displays BEKA associates has launched a complementary range of single variable fieldbus indicators. Brochure Available
News from Beka associates (20 December 2006)
Logistics breeds handheld camera scanner
Parcel scanning technology has formed an essential part of logistical operations for the best part of 25 years.
News from Vitronic (20 December 2006)
Sub-contract measuring, training and programming
Status Metrology Solutions will celebrate its 25th anniversary during 2007.
News from Status Metrology Solutions (20 December 2006)
Non-contact hysteresis systems for higher tension
User Application Article A combination of Brakes and clutches managed by ZF's ERM controllers has proved to have the accuracy and reliability to replace DC drive based tension control systems in presses at Day International. Brochure Available
News from ZF Great Britain (20 December 2006)
Dust and splash-proofed drives
The high-efficiency FR-FR700 series of drives from Mitsubishi has now been extended to include a new range of dust and splash-proofed drives for the building services sector. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (20 December 2006)
Bearing material for three times the life in water
NSK has produced Water Tough WTF, a bearing material which achieves approximately three times the service life of conventional bearing materials in water contaminated operating environments. Brochure Available
News from NSK UK (20 December 2006)
Pressure sensor gets RoHS compliant package
American Sensor Technologies (AST) now has the capability to offer RoHS compliant pressure sensors, transducers and transmitters when specified by our customers.
News from American Sensor Technologies (20 December 2006)
Low bend radius fibre cables for flexible use
Fujikura Europe has launched its new range of cables using the innovative FutureGuide SR15 optical fibre.
News from Fujikura Europe (20 December 2006)
Finger gripper has centre bore
Schunk, a workholding specialist has developed a gripper solution for individual specialist requirements. Brochure Available
News from Schunk Intec (20 December 2006)
Thermal transfer label printer has better battery
The new Nickel Hydride battery for the DuraLabel 4TTP thermal transfer label printer means larger size labels and signs can be printed anywhere they are needed.
News from Graphic Products (20 December 2006)
Control systems for beam alignment girders at DLS
User Application Article Micromech Systems (MSL) has recently completed a GBP1,100,000 contract for providing control systems for 360 axes of servomotors for controlling 72 beam alignment girders at Diamond Light Source.
News from Micromech (20 December 2006)
Machine vision tools open to any image acquisition
The eVision tools from Euresys offer a wide range of powerful, flexible and advanced machine vision libraries. Brochure Available
News from Multipix Imaging (20 December 2006)
Dry block calibrator for fast accurate calibration
The new JOFRA ATC-125 ultra cooler from Ametek is the world's first dry-block calibrator capable not only of reaching -90degC but to have a temperature range of 215degC (-90 to 125degC).
News from Ametek Calibration Instruments (20 December 2006)
Relocation for controls integrator
Building management specialist DMS Controls has relocated to parent company Polaron's premises in Watford.
News from Polaron Controls (20 December 2006)
Linerless guide rollers improve system design
User Application Article Linerless Label Guide Rollers have crepe configured surfaces with a special coating over the molded silicone polymer and are available custom molded in many configurations.
News from Hiawatha Rubber Company (20 December 2006)
Measuring microscopes have motorised focusing
Industrial measurment microscopes have motorised focusing systems and are designed for a wide range of industrial inspection and measurement applications. Brochure Available
News from Olympus Life Science Europa (20 December 2006)
Capacitive sensor firm gets sales director
Loadstar Sensors, a leading designer and manufacturer of capacitive sensors, is pleased to announce the appointment of Art Koehler to the position of Director of Sales.
News from Load Star Sensors (20 December 2006)
Intrinsically safe pressure transmitters are light
The XSA and XPSA intrinsically safe pressure transmitters are light and compact which makes installing them very straightforward because there is no mounting bracket required.
News from SensorsOne (20 December 2006)
Packaging line offers flexibility for wet wipes
Automatic packaging line for 'wet wipes' uses machine vision equipped robot to pick up lids and apply glue before replacing the lid on a pack.
News from PFM Packing Machinery (20 December 2006)
Worldwide electronic document systems association
Xplor International has announced that AIIM will participate in the upcoming Xplor Document University, February 28-March 4, 2007 in conjunction with Graphics of Americas in Miami Beach, Florida.
News from Xplor International (20 December 2006)
Stainless scales weigh in in hazardous areas
Weighing in hazardous areas is often associated with cost-intensive, specially developed equipment and complicated accessories. Brochure Available
News from Sartorius UK (20 December 2006)
Design, fabricating, machining, welding
A seasoned manufacturing engineer with a variety of engineering practice, research and teaching experience has joined OEM Fabricators.
News from OEM Fabricators (20 December 2006)
Power supplies with 150W and 300W electronic loads
UK Custom Power Supply manufacturer, Ferrus Power, has added the Array series of 150W and 300W electronic loads to its portfolio of products.
News from Ferrus Power (20 December 2006)
Introducers, needles with induction brazed end
Custom contoured tube components with induction brazed piston and end connectors are manufactured to specification from Marshall Manufacturing, ISO certified manufacturer of medical device components.
News from Marshall Manufacturing (20 December 2006)
Second hand weighing and packaging
In recent years there has been an increase in the amount of second hand weighing and packaging equipment being installed at sites around the UK.
News from Chronos Richardson (20 December 2006)
Fibre-optic temperature measurement systems
The Fotemp series of fibre-optic temperature measurement systems can provide accurate temperature measurement in situations where conventional temperature sensors cannot operate.
News from Calex Electronics (20 December 2006)
Fibre-optic temperature measurement systems
The NV range of Gas non-return valves from Witt Gas Techniques, the Warrington based gas safety, control, mixing and analysis supplier, are safety devices designed to stop the return flow of gase.
News from Witt Gas Techniques (20 December 2006)
Digital multimeters with low cost DMMs
National Instruments has expanded its line of digital multimeters (DMMs) with new low-cost 61/2-digit DMMs for PCI Express and PCI. Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (20 December 2006)
Testing kit for exact LED colour registration
MAZeT has launched a demonstrator and evaluation kit for testing an active RGB Power-LED colour regulator at the "electronica 2006" trade fair in Munich.
News from Mazet (20 December 2006)
Energy efficient screw compressors up to 75HP
Boge Compressors has further expanded the SLF range of energy efficient screw compressors which combine a direct coupled drive system with frequency control. Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors (20 December 2006)
Food grade lubricants meet code
Technical Background Article Edward Baresh, Sales Manager at Batoyle Freedom Group, discusses how food manufacturers and processors can meet the needs of the Food Grade Code of Practice. Brochure Available
News from Batoyle Freedom Group (20 December 2006)
High pressure, inductive proximity sensors
Aerco now supplies high pressure, inductive proximity sensors from Contrinex that set new standards in high pressure performance.
News from Aerco (20 December 2006)
Plant reliability contractor gets rail recognition
Monition, the Nottinghamshire-based plant reliability specialist, has achieved registered supplier status as part of the Link-up qualification scheme for the rail industry.
News from Monition (20 December 2006)
DOSCH Viz-Images: Bird's Eye - Buildings
Clip-maps of rendered buildings are perfect "cut-outs",
News from Dosch Design (20 December 2006)
Dosch Viz-Images: People - Casual
Casual people images blend into their respective background and surrounding beautifully and naturally
News from Dosch Design (20 December 2006)
Lasher speaks on informal learning
Neil Lasher is to speak at both the Learning Technologies conference, being held at Olympia, London, on 31st January and 1st February 2007
News from Trainer1 (20 December 2006)
Halls Floorings gets IT covered
User Application Article Halls Floorings has "totally transformed" its operations, according to its financial director, thanks to the introduction of an ERP sales order and stock control system from Access Supply Chain.
News from Access Supply Chain (20 December 2006)
Wesupply announces an excellent year
User Application Article Another great year for Wesupply as it builds on its electronic trading network with over 100 new clients in the last 12 months in its electronic enablement programme. Brochure Available
News from WeSupply.com (20 December 2006)
Visual Environment on Windows 64-bit
ESI Group has federated its multi-disciplinary solvers technology in the Visual Environment platform.
News from ESI Group (20 December 2006)
US east fastener show booking are up 50%
Organisers of the USA's 27th Annual National Industrial Fastener Show/East report a nearly 50% higher pre-booking of booth space than 2005, representing 121 companies.
News from National Industrial Fastener Show (20 December 2006)
Emerging markets drive global growth
Emerging, 'more exotic' markets are driving global growth - particularly China and India - while offsetting a less exciting performance in developed economies - like USA, Japan and Germany.
News from Economist Intelligence Unit (20 December 2006)
KMT initiates trade union negotiations over
Herber Karolin Machine Tool, Sweden, intends to initiate and carry out the statutory codetermination negotiations with the trade unions relating to the closure of KMT's subsidiary Herber.
News from Karolin Machine Tool AB (20 December 2006)
UK businesses rally, but failures continue
UK 'Business Failures Report' reveals that the number of companies failing continues to rise, however, Quarter 3 2006 seems to have performed slightly better with failures 1.4% down.
News from Equifax (20 December 2006)
Dosch Layer FX: Wellness
PSD design templates for wellness and beauty
News from Dosch Design (20 December 2006)
Microsoft Vista for manufacturing business
Microsoft has spent millions of dollars touting their newest operating system, Microsoft Vista.
News from SMe Software (20 December 2006)
New DWGdirect libraries
New libraries exclude settings for "TrustedDWG" digital signature
News from Open Design Alliance (20 December 2006)
SignalMaster Quad Virtex-4 and DRC Virtex-4
Kane Computing announce that Lyrtech has launched the highly-anticipated Virtex-4 version of its best-selling SignalMaster Quad advanced development platform. Brochure Available
News from Kane Computing (20 December 2006)
AirFoil Cutter to the rescue for aircraft wings
User Application Article Jet wing skin panels are complex parts which are machined from a single solid block, and for one manufacturer with a new 40m bed machining centre, Ceratizit's AirFoil Cutter was just the job
News from Ceratizit UK (20 December 2006)
Portable multi-channel data loggers
Portable multi-channel data loggers can now be used in harsh environments
News from Signatrol (20 December 2006)
IBM Extends Product Lifecycle Management
IBM Extends Product Lifecycle Management with SOA to Improve Executive-Level Decision Making Leading solution providers sign on to IBM's Product Development Integration Framework
News from IBM (20 December 2006)
Improved connectivity and enhanced features
The new Yokogawa YS1000 Series is a new range of single-loop controllers which offer improved connectivity with supervisory control systems
News from Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation (20 December 2006)
25 millionth NTK keyboard
Cherry Electrical Products celebrated the 25 millionth NTK keyboard to come off the line last week.
News from Cherry Electrical Products (20 December 2006)
Slim fanless touch panel computers
Axiomtek presents innovative 10.4-inch and 12.1-inch slim fanless touch panel computers
News from Axiomtek (20 December 2006)
Xplor Document University to Host Discussion
"Leading the Document Industry" to Feature Charlie Pesko and Industry Leaders
News from Xplor International (20 December 2006)
Explosive growth for connected clients
With 50% market share, Via is driving Connected Client adoption with leading technologies that strengthen security, improve manageability and lower the total cost of ownership for enterprise
News from VIA Technologies (20 December 2006)
Profinet in Process Automation
User Application Article PI (Profibus and Profinet International) is standardising the use of Profinet in process automation.
News from Profibus Group (20 December 2006)
Components for implementing deduplication
Any software or hardware company can enhance its storage, replication and WAN communication products, by providing them with the most advanced Byte-level Delta Deduplication Technology.
News from Lortu Software (20 December 2006)
Luxoft and Deutsche Bank highly commended
Luxoft and Deutsche Bank "highly commended" for im awards "CRM Project of the Year 2006"
News from Luxoft (20 December 2006)
ODVA grows and expands Its Headquarters
ODVA has announced it has more than doubled the size of its headquarters building at a new location in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
News from ODVA (20 December 2006)
Agility launches new brand into Japan market
Agility has unveiled its new brand and strategy in Tokyo.
News from Agility Systems (20 December 2006)
DSI offers RFID training for dcLINK customers
RFID courses added to DSI's 2007 training schedule; to be taught by experienced DSI Consultants with compTIA RFID+ certification.
News from Data Systems International (20 December 2006)
AEC-Q100 qualification for Ramtron device
User Application Article Benchmark qualification increases number of automotive products suitable for use in the most stringent automotive environments
News from Ramtron International (20 December 2006)
Endoscopes, borescopes, video endoscopes
Moritex offers a comprehensive range of endoscopes, borescopes, video endoscopes and accessories to fit most industrial inspection needs.
News from Moritex Europe (20 December 2006)
Pack the knife
Stanley Tools employs robotic automation A new robotic process at Stanley Tools has significantly reduced handling operations and improved productivity in knife blade dispenser packaging operations.
News from AA Robotics (20 December 2006)
Safety courses for transport of explosives
ESRA Consulting offers training classes for the safe DOT transport of explosives.
News from ESRA Consulting Corporation (20 December 2006)
New course for contractor of blasting
ESRA Consulting to offer classes for preparing for a contractor's license in blasting (explosives).
News from ESRA Consulting Corporation (20 December 2006)
Pumps for demanding transformer oil applications
Unifin offers its line of transformer oil pumps, manufactured under the company's Cardinal brand.
News from Unifin International (19 December 2006)
Sightglasses to safely enable thermography scans
A multiple unit nuclear generating station has adopted the C-Range Hawk IR Sightglasses to safely enable IR thermography scans of Medium Voltage (MV) motor junction boxes. Brochure Available
News from Hawk IR International (19 December 2006)
Car audio systems market to explode
The Car Audio Systems Market in Europe earned EUR 1.49 billion in 2005 and may reach EUR 2.37 billion in 2014 - owing to explosive growth of MP3 head units.
News from Frost and Sullivan (19 December 2006)
UK metalworking machine tools are buoyant
In the 3rd quarter of 2006, exports of metal working machine tools from the UK were worth GBP 113.7 million; +6.5% above the level of the 3rd quarter of 2005.
News from Manufacturing Technologies Association (19 December 2006)
Machining/sawing line raises Al windows output
User Application Article An automatic machining and sawing line has capacity to increase production output at a UK aluminium windows factory from 300 to 1,000 units/week.
News from Kasto (19 December 2006)
Aerospace plant enjoys 99.8% FMS availability
User Application Article Believed to be the world's most efficient flexible manufacturing system links five horizontal machining centres and has 99.8% availability.
News from Fastems Divisions, Helvar (19 December 2006)
Inventor to present Acoustical Engineering Award
Trevor Baylis OBE, inventor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist of wind-up radio fame, will present the IAC-sponsored 'Young Persons' Award for Innovation in Acoustical Engineering'. Brochure Available
News from Institute of Acoustics (19 December 2006)
Medical device moulding/extrusion conference set
The programme has been announced for the Medical Moulding and Extrusion 2007 - an international conference on medical device manufacturing and high performance plastics.
News from Applied Market Information (19 December 2006)
Seminars preview CAD/CAM developments
Two UK users seminars to preview the upcoming G3.V19 version of Sescoi highly successful WorkNC CAM/CAD software attracted representatives from 30 local companies.
News from Sescoi International (19 December 2006)
Optmism outweighs fear of rising business costs
Manufacturing managers believe 2007 will be a successful year and optimism exists, in spite of an increase in the proportion of business leaders predicting rising business costs.
News from Chartered Management Institute (19 December 2006)
Product of choice for equipment suppliers
50 percent of top 20 semi industry equipment makers have now selected company's CIMPortal technology
News from Cimetrix (19 December 2006)
SAP helps reduce the costs of global trade
SAP delivers new transportation management functionality to world-class supply chain management solution, allowing companies to better plan, maintain and execute shipments globally.
News from SAP (19 December 2006)
Network operations centre opens in Atlanta
New facility for Kore Telematics adds capacity for thousands of M2M subscribers.
News from KORE Telematics (19 December 2006)
Alarm monitoring system for lone workers
Alarm monitoring centers now able to manage Identicom with Sentinel Plus.
News from Connexion2 (19 December 2006)
Lone worker protection for Community Staff
User Application Article Argyll Telecom supports community staff with CommuniCare lone worker safety monitoring.
News from Argyll Telecom (19 December 2006)
Expansion all round at Combilift
In Hall 20, Stand F 92, Combilift will present the Combilift engine powered 4-way concept since its launch on the market.
News from Combilift Ltd (19 December 2006)
Electrical and electronic testing patent award
Finisar has been recognised by IEEE Spectrum magazine as ranking first in "Patent Power" for the telecommunications industry for 2005.
News from Finisar Corp (18 December 2006)
Certified reference materials for electrolytes
International science service company LGC has produced four new certified reference materials (CRMs) containing creatinine and electrolytes in frozen human serum.
News from LGC (18 December 2006)
Automated in-line x-ray inspection system
3DX-RAY is using Medtec to highlight the capabilities of its automated in-line x-ray inspection system, X-Line.
News from 3DX-Ray (18 December 2006)
High performance IR camera for demanding users
At the forthcoming Photonics West exhibition in San Jose, USA, Cedip Infrared Systems will exhibit on the Electrophysics stand number 1746, its new SILVER 660M. Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems (18 December 2006)
Industrial gigabit ethernet managed switches
Korenix has released an innovative industrial Gigabit flagship switch series, the JetNet 5010G industrial Gigabit managed switch, 7-port 10/100 Fast Ethernet plus three combo Gigabit slots.
News from Korenix Technology (18 December 2006)
CMM systems for aerospace manufacturer
User Application Article The Metrology Division of Leica Geosystems has announced that Cessna Aircraft has signed a sales contract for eight portable Leica CMM systems used for industrial measurement and inspection.
News from Leica Geosystems AG (18 December 2006)
High-performance image acquisition from array
MultiPix has announced the Grablink Quickpack CFA (Colour Filter Array) with flexible and high-performance image acquisition and pre-processing board dedicated to area scan colour inspection. Brochure Available
News from Multipix Imaging (18 December 2006)
VoIP has recording solution
ASC has announced the release of an enhanced version of EVOip for Windows, a VoIP recording solution.
News from ASC telecom (18 December 2006)
Seminar highlights paint and coating investigation
Speakers at a recent seminar organised by consultancy firm STATS, highlighted the materials and techniques that can be employed to ensure the successful coating of both modern and historic buildings.
News from STATS (18 December 2006)
Development centre for engineering innovation
LMS, the leading engineering innovation company, has announced the extension of its Eastern European software development and engineering centre in Brasov, Romania. Brochure Available
News from LMS International (18 December 2006)
Safety training DVD's and videos
BuckHickman InOne has introduced 17 new safety training DVD's and videos under its Roebuck brand.
News from Buck & Hickman (18 December 2006)
Miniature photoelectric switches get suppression
IDEC Electronics has introduced background suppression types as an addition to its SA1E range of miniature photoelectric switches.
News from Idec Electronics (18 December 2006)
Easy to install coil loading cars
A series of new, low cost, easy to install coil loading cars from the Rotobloc-PSP division of the Dimeco Groupe is available from Shear-Form Machine Tools.
News from Shear-Form Machine Tools (18 December 2006)
Indoor environmental and air quality monitoring
The New Multinorm is a Universal All-in-One Instrument for monitoring Indoor Environmental and Air Quality parameters.
News from Carltex (18 December 2006)
Prototypes raise money for Children's Charity
3T RPD has collaborated with leading architect Foster + Partners to raise money for Save the Children.
News from 3T RPD (18 December 2006)
Contractors to lose tax loophole
The biggest shake up to contracting since the introduction of IR35 was announced by the Chancellor in his Pre-Budget speech.
News from Esentual (18 December 2006)
Circuit protection products franchised
Circuit protection products protect electronic systems in diverse applications such as under the bonnet of most makes of cars, computers, wire harnesses and telecommunications equipment.
News from TTI (Europe) (18 December 2006)
Advanced plate reader and light scattering
Wyatt Technology will unveil its completely redesigned DynaPro Titan Plate Reader at Pittcon.
News from Wyatt Technology (18 December 2006)
Deterrent labels reduce damage returns
Lamerholm Electronics has announced a special package deal for companies wanting to trial its range of damage deterrent labels. Brochure Available
News from Lamerholm Electronics (18 December 2006)
Regulations suggest traceability review
Coding specialists Linx Printing Technologies says new EU regulations regarding traceability for food packaging underline the importance of having an effective and workable system in place.
News from Linx Printing Technologies (18 December 2006)
Control valves for corrosive fluids
When handling corrosive fluids, not only is valve material compatibility a concern but also the type of stem seal.
News from Pump Engineering (18 December 2006)
Modular belt-driven linear actuators
Hoerbiger-Origa has extended its BHD series of modular belt-driven linear actuators for heavy duty applications with the addition of a small size 20mm unit. Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (18 December 2006)
Low voltage air circuit breakers are compact
A new range of low voltage air circuit breakers has been launched by Mitsubishi Electric to meet industry's anticipated demands for the 21st century. Brochure Available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (18 December 2006)
Particle size analyser for powder testing
User Application Article A Malvern Mastersizer 2000 particle size analyser is being used in two unique applications for powder explosion and powder handling safety studies.
News from Malvern Instruments (18 December 2006)
Compressor and power systems expanded
ABB has won a contract worth more than $210 million from the Algerian oil and gas company Sonatrach to expand existing compressor and power systems.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (18 December 2006)
Qualification of UV Systems seminar
"Qualification of UV Systems to meet New Pharmaceutical Standards" is once again one of the Short Courses on specialised aspects of Analytical Chemistry in next year's Pittsburgh Conference program.
News from Starna Scientific (18 December 2006)
Performance fabrics team gains contracts manager
Donaldson Membranes has recruited textiles industry expert John Mayers as contracts manager for Performance Fabrics.
News from Donaldson Membranes (18 December 2006)
Noiseless gear motors for demanding situations
Already renowned for their quiet operation, Zeitlauf's Performax gearmotors are now available in special noiseless versions for particularly demanding applications.
News from Zeitlauf UK (18 December 2006)
Sheet metalworking show an 'unprecedented success'
The international sheet metal working machinery exhibition - EuroBLECH 2006 in Hannover, Germany - was rated an 'unprecedented success'.
News from Mack Brooks Exhibitions (18 December 2006)
Polymer Cluster suports plastics development
All kinds of UK Midlands-based plastics SMEs are strongly urged to apply to the Polymer Cluster in order to explore avenues of possible funding.
News from Polymer Cluster (18 December 2006)
Crane company awards employees' loyalty
Five employees from Morris Material Handling, received the recognition they deserve recently, each of them having completed 25 years' loyal service with the company.
News from Morris Material Handling (18 December 2006)
Web site for DRO and CNC systems upgraded
Measurement and control specialist has redesigned and revamped its Anilam website to offer users easier and faster access to comprehensive information about its DRO and CNC systems.
News from ACI (UK) (18 December 2006)
Automated CNC shaft lathe machines cylinders
User Application Article Latest CNC shaft lathe, designed for the automated, high-precision, internal and external machining of large shafts and pipes, is machining hydraulic cylinders.
News from Dean, Smith and Grace (18 December 2006)
The ABCs of Internet Protocol
The "ABCs of the Internet Protocol"Informs Customers on Issues Related to the IP Portion of the TCP/IP Stack as it Applies to Control Networks
News from Contemporary Controls (18 December 2006)
Innovative wireless PoS solution
BCP and Toshiba launch innovative wireless PoS solution for retail and hospitality markets
News from Toshiba TEC (18 December 2006)
RedPrairie to acquire StorePerform
Acquisition adds StorePerform's store execution management solutions to BlueCube's workforce management suite to create world's first end-to-end workforce optimisation solution for retail Brochure Available
News from RedPrairie (18 December 2006)
Wonderware ArchestrA certification for ONG
ONG Automation has achieved the highest level of participation in the Wonderware System Integrator (SI) Program by becoming ArchestrA Certified.
News from SolutionsPT (18 December 2006)
Latest ConvertXtoDVD release
VSO Software announces the release of ConvertXtoDVD version 2.1.8 to convert and burn your videos in DVD which is now compatible with Vista.
News from VSO Software SARL (18 December 2006)
N2 communications interface module
Now interface Metasys N2 devices and networks directly to ControlLogix PLCs.
News from FieldServer Technologies (18 December 2006)
Dosch 3D: Cranes
Dosch 3D Cranes contains 20 detailed 3D-models of various cranes.
News from Dosch Design (18 December 2006)
Dosch 3D: Kitchen Designs
Dosch 3D: Kitchen designs contains 20 very detailed 3D-models of various kitchen designs.
News from Dosch Design (18 December 2006)
Dosch 3D: World Globes
Dosch 3D: World Globes contains 40 stunning 3D-models of the world globe, depicting continents, country borders and other eye-catching features
News from Dosch Design (18 December 2006)
Data acquisition and integration control software
Collect version 6.0 Data Acquisition and Integration Control software for Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional or the new Windows Vista Ultimate.
News from Labtronics (18 December 2006)
Paradigm shift for formability and costing
Forming Technologies announces their latest technology breakthrough, Process History Tree (PHT).
News from Forming Technologies (18 December 2006)
Ultimate engineering process optimisation
User Application Article Tenneco purchases 47 seats of Med2sap, CAD Schroer's SAP interface, developed in partnership with DSC Software AG, for the Medusa design automation suite
News from CAD Schroer (18 December 2006)
Capgemini opens datacentre in Frankfurt
Capgemini has opened a new datacentre in Frankfurt for its outsourcing services.
News from Cap Gemini Ernst and Young (18 December 2006)
Western power distribution exploit 360 scheduling
User Application Article Dynamic Scheduling Engine (DSE) is now in daily use scheduling the work of meter readers working for Western Power Distribution (WPD) covering over 200,000 properties in the South West.
News from 360 Technologies (18 December 2006)
New real time marketing solutions
Conversion of costly merchandiser dependent Plasma screens to remotely updatable ones
News from Comtech M2M (18 December 2006)
Consolidation of growth for IGE + XAO
Turnover for the first quarter of 2006/2007 (in IFRS norms)
News from IGE+XAO UK (18 December 2006)
Designed to perform in the most extreme conditions
Glacier computer introduces everest series of rugged computers
News from Glacier Computer (18 December 2006)
End mills' flute geometry clears swarf
Designed for aerospace alloys machining, an AlTin coated four flute solid carbide end mill with an harmonic flute geometry provides excellent swarf evacuation.
News from ITC Tooling (18 December 2006)
Solid carbide milling cutters reduce power input
User Application Article Solid carbide cutters to rough machine aluminium have reduced cutting speeds from 4,000 rev/min to near 2,800 rev/min - have improved tooling performance, reduced power input.
News from ITC Tooling (18 December 2006)
Machine monitoring sensor firm nominated
A leading manufacturer of machine monitoring and motor control technologies, Electro-Sensors. has been nominated for a place on Machine Design's Customer Service Honor Roll.
News from Electro-Sensors (18 December 2006)
Air knife systems dry jars before labelling
User Application Article A modular air knife drying system is drying preserves jarts before labelling and can be used on bottling lines with speeds ranging from 80 to 1,000 bottles/min. Brochure Available
News from Secomak (18 December 2006)
100th injection moulder supplied to subcontractor
Krauss-Maffei has supplied a Injection Moulding Compounder injection moulding machine to automotive subcontractor, Wirthwein - the 100th machine supplied to that company so far.
News from Krauss-Maffei (UK) (18 December 2006)
Students' interest in engineering falls further
UK student numbers on engineering, manufacturing and technology courses within Further Education colleges show a 26% decrease over the last three academic years.
News from Engineering and Technology Board (18 December 2006)
UK training awards feature manufacturing winners
Four training success stories from the UK's manufacturing sector were celebrated at the National Training Awards' gala ceremony held in London during December, 2006.
News from UK Skills (18 December 2006)
Rotational moulding makes large parts
Rotational molding equipment delivers large or small seamless hollow parts, in polyurethane and other thermosets, with strong outside corners that are virtually stress free.
News from Rotokinetics (18 December 2006)
History-based forming feature tree launched
Process History Tree software is a history based feature tree that captures all sheet metal forming design optimization iterations and connections.
News from Forming Technologies (18 December 2006)
Hydrofluoroether fluids oust 'trike' - electronics
User Application Article Adoption of Hydrofluoroether fluids delivers a host of environmental and performance benefits in the production of advanced defence electronics.
News from Acota (18 December 2006)
Second Hand Packaging Machines Increase In UK
In recent years there has been an increase in the amount of second hand weighing and packaging equipment being installed at sites around the UK, according to Chronos Richardson.
News from Chronos Richardson (18 December 2006)
Nine Metal Packaging Awards For Crown
Crown Holdings' subsidiary companies have been recognised with a total of nine Best in Metal Awards from the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA).
News from Crown Holdings, Inc. (18 December 2006)
Co-extruded Heinz Soup Cup Wins Food Pack Award
EDV Packaging has been awarded a Worldstar Packaging Award in the food for its H J Heinz UK soup pack.
News from EDV Packaging (18 December 2006)
Tray Loading Systems For Milk Cartons And Cartons
User Application Article Kliklok Woodman has supplied two TL7 trolley loading machines to Dairy Crest for its new site in Foston, Derbyshire (UK).
News from Kliklok Woodman International (18 December 2006)
Leading Cheese Producer Opts For PFM Multihead
User Application Article PFM Packaging Machinery has received a fourth consecutive order from the UK's largest family-owned cheesemakers.
News from PFM Packing Machinery (18 December 2006)
Solving Wet Wipes Pillow Pack Problems
User Application Article Wet wipes are particularly distinctive and challenging when it comes to maintaining productivity and high volume throughput on packaging lines.
News from PFM Packing Machinery (18 December 2006)
Tray Sealing Systems Prove Popular In Ireland
User Application Article Packaging Automation has developed a range of tray sealing equipment claimed to be suitable for all sizes and levels of production from small table top manual machines to fully automatic lines.
News from Packaging Automation (18 December 2006)
RPC's Tube Bottle For Leading Personal Care Gels
User Application Article Schwarzkopf and Henkel and RPC Kutenholz have developed a 150ml upside-down tube bottle for the new Taft Looks range.
News from RPC Containers (18 December 2006)
Film Feed Efficiency For Wrappers And Tray Systems
Standard-Knapp has introduced a new film feed module for its Continuum line of film wrappers and tray-shrink systems.
News from Standard-Knapp (18 December 2006)
Case Erecting And Inserting Systems Scottish Push
Bradford (UK) Sealed Air is mounting a marketing campaign aimed at persuading UK food and beverage companies to follow a lead being set by drinks producers in Scotland. Brochure Available
News from Sealed Air (18 December 2006)
Foam Tubes In Sealed Bag Provide Protection
Continuous Foam Tubes designed specifically for Sealed Air's Speedypacker Insight foam-in-bag system, are claimed to allow the production of small foam tubes in a sealed bag. Brochure Available
News from Sealed Air (18 December 2006)
Packing Systems Match Fresh Produce Demands
Technical Background Article The latest packaging machinery is helping fresh produce suppliers keep pace with increasingly high-pressure demands for more flexibility and innovations to meet the sophisticated demands of consumers.
News from Ulma Packaging (18 December 2006)
Wyke Farms weigh in again with PFM
A fourth repeat order, such as the one PFM Packaging Machinery has received from Wyke Farms, speaks volumes for the quality and reliability of the company's equipment
News from PFM Packing Machinery (18 December 2006)
EDV Packaging wins a WorldStar Packaging Award
EDV Packaging would like to announce that it has been awarded a WorldStar Packaging Award 2006 in the category of Food for its innovative pack for Soups for the H.J Heinz Company UK,
News from EDV Packaging (18 December 2006)
The great spill kit raid
Spill kits should be regularly audited and replenished.
News from Fosse Liquitrol (18 December 2006)
West Cumbria - New business hot spot
The decommissioning of four Cumbrian nuclear sites will require new expertise and activity to cover the principle activities of waste retrieval, decontamination, dismantling and demolition.
News from Westv Lakes Renaissance (18 December 2006)
New mat that cares for the environment
Manvers Engineering Ltd has adopted the task of developing a product that reduces the cost of oil containment, and also protecting the user from any environmental issues.
News from Manvers Engineering Ltd (18 December 2006)
UK's recycling is in safe hands
Sims Group UK Limited, leading metals and electronic equipment recycler, has just won a National Recycling Award celebrating its dedicated approach to health and safety.
News from Sims Group (18 December 2006)
Combilift opens the doors to safer handling
Combilift 4-way forklift brings benefits such as shorter loading time to the Stockport branch of Indupart , the largest industrial door manufacturer in the UK.
News from Combilift Ltd (18 December 2006)
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